Doodia australis
Scientific Name: Blechnum parrisiae
Also Known As
- Doodia media var. australis
- New Zealand Perennial Rasp Fern
Plant type
fern, groundcover
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 12"-18"
planting zones
- 7b-10b
Doodia australis plant details
Doodia australis is a slow-growing evergreen or semi-evergreen groundcover fern with green foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Does well in rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Doodia australis
- Plant type: groundcover fern
- Plant family: blechnaceae
- Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Uses: clumping, colonizing, rock garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Doodia australis
- USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: rich
Gardening facts about Doodia australis plant
How to Grow Doodia australis
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - low
Soil Needs
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- semi-evergreen
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 3'-5'
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 5"-6"
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Size
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